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Products Offered at Total Home Care Supplies

Posted by Jeanne Lowry on February 3, 2015 under BladderMatters, Caregiver Corner, Everything Baby, Ostomy Care, Very Urological | Be the First to Comment

Every so often, it’s helpful to take a look at the variety of products that we offer on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. While all of our products are well-made and user-friendly, they all differ so much it’s easy to forget all that we carry. So let’s take a look, one category at a time:

Incontinence
Our incontinence products are our biggest sellers, and we’re proud that so many people get the items for their independence from us. Along with the standard adult diapers (also known as briefs) and protective underwear (also known as pull-ups), we also have pads and liners. For light bladder leakage, a pad can be more freeing than a brief. Underpads (AKA chux) are available in a variety of sizes, along with gloves and many kinds of incontinence wash.

Ostomy
When it comes to ostomy products, we have many of the most popular items and brands. We have both drainable and closed-end pouches. We have 90 barriers with flanges, so you’ll be able to find the product that works best for you. And we have an assortment of accessories, including stoma powder, pouch closures and odor eliminator drops – the Hollister bottle of drops has great reviews.

Urological
You can find wholesale pricing on many of the catheters, leg bags and irrigation systems we offer. Our catheters are diverse, from external items to straight tip catheters and coude catheters. You can also find the major brands, like Mentor-Coloplast, Bard and Hollister.

Wound
We have all the supplies you’ll need for your particular injury, or to fill up your first aid kit. On top of the basic items like tape, wipes and bandages, we have gauze, foam dressings and wound cleansers. If you have a checklist of the things you’ll need to properly heal a surgery wound, you can find it on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com

Baby Supplies
In addition to our adult diapers, we also carry baby diapers. Cuties diapers come in sizes newborn to size six. We also have breast pumps and a selection of accessories to accompany the pumps.

That’s about it. We know, it’s a lot of options! We hope we have everything that you’re looking for when it comes to home care supplies, but if not, we’d love to hear what we’re missing in the comments below!

Where to Purchase Extra Ostomy Bags

Posted by Jeanne Lowry on January 29, 2015 under Ostomy Care | Be the First to Comment

While a certain amount of ostomy bags may be available and covered through your insurance, Medicaid or Medicare there’s always a set amount of bags you can receive per month. If your stoma requires more changes than what the insurance company deems “normal,” or if you just like to be prepared with extras, TotalHomeCareSupplies.com is the place to order more bags. Additionally, we offer other ostomy supplies. And they can all be shipped right to your door.

On our site, you can find bags from Hollister, ConvaTec and Coloplast, along with bags specifically for urostomies. We also have skin barriers, flanges, ostomy belts, odor eliminator drops and more.

We’d love to hear about what ostomy items you purchase from TotalHomeCareSupplies.com here, or you can leave a review on our product pages. Thanks!

Home Health Care Products & Supplies

Posted by Brooke Phillips on January 14, 2014 under Resources | Be the First to Comment

Name Brand Home Health Care Products & Supplies at Discount Prices

Rest assured, you’ve come to the right place for your medical supply needs. Total Home Care Supplies is a trusted retailer of high quality, low cost home health care supplies. We offer thousands of top-selling incontinence supplies, ostomy products, urological supplies, wound care supplies and home health care accessories at discount prices. Best selling brands include Prevail, Hollister, Coloplast, ConvaTec, Bard, Urocare, Kendall, 3M, Depend, Poise and many more. Our best-selling products include adult diapers and briefs, 1 piece and 2 piece drainable and closed end ostomy bags, foley and intermittent catheters, foam dressings and bandages, skin care products and much more.

How do we keep our prices low? We purchase directly from the manufacturers in bulk and pass the savings on to you. With Total Home Care Supplies, you can count on fast, free, discreet shipping, everyday low prices and superior customer service. All home health care supplies are shipped in discreet, unmarked packages right to your doorstep. Most products ship the same business day that you place your order, and shipping is completely free on all orders over $40.

Who We Are:

Total Home Care Supplies is an independently owned company backed by more than 50 years of experience in the disposable medical supplies business. This means you can expect reliability and expertise from knowledgeable people who care. Our goal is to provide you with low, competitive prices, superior customer service, and discreet door-to-door shipping – so that you can count on finding all the home health care products & supplies you need for the best value.

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ConvaTec ActiveLife 1 Piece Drainable Pouch

Posted by Brooke Phillips on June 13, 2013 under Ostomy Care | Be the First to Comment

Popular ConvaTec Ostomy Bags on Sale Now

Activelife 1 Piece Drainable Pouch on sale now at TotalHomeCareSupplies

ConvaTec‘s ActiveLife® One-Piece Drainable Pouch is a lightweight, flexible, one-piece system that patients and nurses have trusted for over two decades. This easy-to-use one-piece ostomy system combines both skin barrier and pouch into one simple, lightweight unit. The popular ActiveLife® one-piece drainable pouch is designed for maximum comfort and extended wear time.

ActiveLife ostomy bags are offered in both opaque and transparent colors, with either a pre-cut or cut-to-fit skin barrier. Its durable comfort panel is odor-proof and rustle-free for maximum discretion. This drainable pouch is available with a traditional tail clip, and its built-in convex barrier provides extra protection for people recessed, retracted or flat stomas. The ActiveLife One-Piece Drainable Pouch also comes with the option of either a “standard wear” Stomahesive Skin Barrier or an “extended wear” Durahesive Plus Skin Barrier. For more Activelife one-piece drainable pouch options, click here.

Cut-to-Fit ActiveLife one-piece drainable ostomy bags are sold in boxes of ten:

SQ 022771 3/4 TO 2 1/2 inches 10/Box $38.03

We offer reliable, fast, discreet shipping on all orders, with free shipping on all orders over $40. For more ConvaTec products and additional ostomy supplies, visit the TotalHomeCareSupplies web store. For additional information and lifestyle resources, please visit our Ostomy Care blog on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

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Coloplast Brava Elastic Barrier Strips

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 25, 2013 under Ostomy Care | Be the First to Comment

Coloplast Brava Elastic Barrier Strips at TotalHomeCareSupplies.com

Total Home Care Supplies is proud to stock Coloplast Brava ostomy supplies! One of our most popular new products for active lifestyles is the Brava Elastic Barrier Strip.

New, skin-friendly Elastic Barrier Strips are designed to keep your ostomy barrier securely in place while allowing you freedom of movement. Offering a skin-friendly alternative to tape, Elastic Barrier Strips follow the contours of your body, keeping your barrier position secure and minimizing roll-up. Whether you’re stretching for something on the top shelf or bending down to tie your shoe, you can rest assured that your barrier strips will move with you and keep your appliance firmly in place.

Product Highlights:

Elastic technology follows the contours of the body
Secures the position of your barrier and minimizes roll-up
Skin-friendly alternative to tape
Ideal for the active lifestyle

Brava Elastic Barrier Strips come in a box of twenty and are currently offered in one size:

CT 120700 5.5 IN STRIPS 20/BX $33.21

We offer reliable, fast, discreet shipping on all orders – and orders over $40 ship completely free, guaranteed! Never worry about running out of ostomy supplies again: sign up for EZ ship, and schedule easy, automatic deliveries of your preferred ostomy products.

For more Brava products and additional ostomy supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. For additional ostomy resources and assistance, please visit our Ostomy Care blog on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

Coloplast Brava Moldable Ostomy Ring

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 22, 2013 under Ostomy Care | Be the First to Comment

Coloplast Brava Moldable Ostomy Ring

Total Home Care Supplies is proud to stock Coloplast Brava ostomy supplies! The Brava Moldable Ostomy Ring is a high-performing moldable ring which protects sensitive peristomal skin by creating a tight seal between your skin and your appliance.

As your first line of defense to keep leaks at bay, the erosion-resistant ring delivers comfortable, long-lasting protection against leakage. Like paste, the ring is used to fill in uneven skin surfaces, forming a tight seal between your skin and ostomy appliance.

Why choose the Brava Moldable Ring?

Provides a secure seal around the stoma
Absorbs moisture without breaking down
Easy to handle, mold and apply
Alcohol-free and sting-free for sensitive skin

Brava™ Moldable rings are offered in 2 sizes:

CT 120307 2 MM 10 rings/BX $49.32
CT 120427 4.2 MM 10 rings/BX $49.32

For more Brava products and additional ostomy supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. We offer reliable, fast, discreet shipping on all orders – and orders over $40 ship completely free, guaranteed!

For additional ostomy resources and assistance, please visit our Ostomy Care blog on TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

Why So Gassy? How Certain Foods Affect Waste

Posted by Brooke Phillips on February 20, 2013 under Ostomy Care | Be the First to Comment

Most people don’t think much about how the food they eat affects their waste, unless their body’s response is frequently inconvenient. For those living with an ostomy, however, making intelligent and informed diet and nutrition choices is the only way to control when – and how often – a pouch fills with waste and gas.

What makes the digestive system move quickly, and what stops things from moving (food blockages)? What causes waste to be more liquid or more solid? Which foods create more odors? Which foods produce more gas – not necessarily the same thing?

Whether or not you’re living with an ostomy, making informed diet choices and knowing how certain foods affect your digestive tract can be a good thing! Here are a few digestive tips for ostomates and non-ostomates alike:

Foods that slow things down (or can cause blockages):

While fiber is key to healthy digestion, too much of a good thing can also be a problem. For ostomates with an ileostomy in particular (an outside opening created in the small intestine for waste discharge), undigested fibrous foods can cause complications and food blockages. Corn, dried fruit, hotdogs and sausages, pineapple, and fruit and vegetable skins are a few examples.

Foods that cause unwanted odors:

Digestive odor is created by bacteria breaking down certain foods, turning it into odorous waste and also sometimes creating odorous gases. Though some ostomy pouches have filters that deodorize and release gasses, it can be easier to simply avoid – or eat with moderation – odor-causing and gas-forming foods. Foods that cause especially strong odors include asparagus, coffee, garlic, prunes, beans, cucumbers, green peppers, radishes, brussel sprouts, eggs, milk, turnips, cabbage, fish, onions and alcoholic beverages.

If you’re indulging in an odor-causing food, try pairing it with foods that can reduce odors, such as buttermilk, parsley, yogurt, cranberry juice or spinach.

image of bacteria partying in small intestine

Foods that produce lots of gas:

There’s no two ways about it: some foods simply produce lots of gas during digestion. Even if gases from these foods are not as odorous as gases from the foods listed above, they can still be unpleasant and cause abdominal pains. These foods include apples, soda, dairy products, onions, asparagus, melons, beans, mushrooms, corn, broccoli, nuts, cabbage and beverages consumed through straws (you’ll swallow more air).

Foods that thicken waste:

Liquid waste can compromise the skin barrier and irritate peristomal skin. For this reason, it’s good to know what foods can thicken waste. Some thickeners include yogurt, bananas, milk, creamy peanut butter, breads, cheeses, pastas, potatoes and rice, among others.

Foods that thin waste:

Conversely, sometimes waste moves too slowly through the digestive system or is too firm for comfort. Fruits and fruit juices, chocolate and green beans are a few of the foods that can thin overly firm stool.

Diarrhea Need-to-Know:

Diarrhea happens to everyone – and the end result is fluid, potassium and sodium loss. Dehydration is a top concern with diarrhea, and can be a serious risk for ostomates. Along with plenty of liquids, consider adding foods slightly higher in potassium and sodium (salt) until the digestive tract returns to normal. Some foods high in potassium include milk, chicken, beef, fish, pork, turkey, lima beans, V8 Juice, apricots, bananas, avocado, tomato juice, potatoes, broccoli, grapefruit juice, oranges and orange juice, watermelon and strawberries. Foods high in sodium are not hard to find; most pre-packaged foods, canned soups and seasonings have high sodium content, and simple table salt can counter the deficiency.

A complete ostomy nutrition guide can be found here. For more ostomy information and to buy ostomy supplies, visit www.totalhomecaresupplies.com. Fast, free, discreet shipping for all your ostomy needs!

Ostomy Supplies Free Shipping

Posted by Chris Moynihan on February 18, 2013 under Ostomy Care | Be the First to Comment

Ostomy Supplies at TotalHomeCareSupplies.com

Top-Rated Ostomy Bags for Sale!

Need ConvaTec, Hollister or Coloplast ostomy products? We highly recommend one of our top sellers: the ActiveLife® One-Piece Drainable Pouch by ConvaTec! The ActiveLife® One-Piece Drainable Pouch is a lightweight, flexible, one-piece system that patients and nurses have trusted for over two decades. It’s an easy-to-use one-piece ostomy system that combines both skin barrier and pouch into one unit. The popular ActiveLife® one-piece drainable pouch is designed for maximum comfort and long wear time .

These pouches are offered in both opaque and transparent colors, with either a pre-cut or cut-to-fit skin barrier. Its durable comfort panel is odor-proof and rustle-free to maintain discretion. The ActiveLife® One-Piece Drainable Pouch also comes with the option of either a Stomahesive (“standard wear”) Skin Barrier, or a Durahesive Plus (“extended wear”) Skin Barrier. The Stomahesive Skin Barrier – best when managing a colostomy – helps protect the skin against semi-formed to formed stool, while the Durahesive Plus Skin Barrier – best when managing an ileostomy – helps protect the skin against semi-liquid to liquid stool. For all Activelife one-piece drainable pouch options, see here.

Need additional products for comfort and fit? Our top-selling ConvaTec Stomahesive Paste is another popular product! ConvaTec Stomahesive Paste provides a protective skin barrier which can be used to fill in uneven skin surfaces, and help increase ostomy system wear-time. Use it to fill gaps between the skin barrier and your stoma, making a smooth surface for barrier attachment while protecting your skin at the same time.

For more top-selling ostomy products by Hollister, ConvaTec and Coloplast, visit our Ostomy Supplies page on www.totalhomecaresupplies.com.

Four Things You Need to Know Before Buying Ostomy Products

Posted by Brooke Phillips on February 4, 2013 under Ostomy Care | Be the First to Comment

Ostomy Supplies at TotalHomeCareSupplies.com

What Are Ostomy Products?

An ostomy is a surgical operation that creates a new outside opening for body wastes. This new opening is called a stoma, and requires special products for daily care. For many with colon or bowel cancer, injuries or congenital defects, an ostomy is the best – sometimes only – option available in order to resume a normal, active life. The numbers vary, but range from 70,000 to 120,000 Americans undergoing ostomy surgery each year, witah approximately half a million ostomates currently living in the United States and Canada. Some stomas are meant to be temporary, while others are permanent. Several manufacturers such as Hollister, Coloplast and ConvaTec make terrific products which are designed for functionality, discreetness, and disposability. The placement of stomas can vary greatly, and this has a strong influence on which products are right for you.

Four Things I Need to Know Before Buying Ostomy Products

1) What size is my stoma? For the first few weeks or even months after surgery, your stoma may change in size and shape as your body recovers. Once recovered, your stoma should no longer change. This will influence whether you choose a Cut-to-Fit Barrier or a Pre-Cut Barrier.

Cut-to-Fit barriers are designed to let you measure and cut the barrier yourself, so that they can perfectly fit any size or shape stoma. Cut-to-Fit barriers come with a sizing guide to help you easily measure your stoma any time you need to. This is most likely the barrier you would choose in the weeks following surgery, and if you prefer to cut the barrier yourself.
Pre-sized barriers are barriers that have been pre-cut to a specific size, so that you don’t have to. Pre-sized barriers are useful for people whose stomas are a stable size and who no longer need to – or no longer prefer to – cut their own.

2) Where is my stoma located? Depending on the reason for your surgery, your stoma may be located in your small intestine, your large intestine, or in your urinary tract. For a stoma in the small intestine and in the earlier portions (ascending colon) of your large intestine, the discharge will be rich in digestive enzymes and more irritating to the skin. An Extended Wear Barrier is a good choice for this type of stoma because it offers more robust skin protection. A stoma in the later portions of the large intestine, such as in the transverse, descending and sigmoid colon, is less rich in digestive enzyme content, and a Standard Wear Barrier may be preferred. In addition, before ordering supplies you may want to consider whether or not you want a barrier with or without an additional tape border. While tape can always be added as desired for extra security, depending on your lifestyle, the barrier with tape may be a convenient choice for you.

3) What kind of barrier & pouch system do I need? There are two different types of barrier & pouch systems you can choose from: a One Piece System or a Two Piece System. Each system has its advantages, and for many people the choice comes down to personal preference. In a one piece system, the skin barrier is attached to the pouch, making the unit all one piece. In a two piece system, there is a skin barrier with flange (a snap-on ring) and a detachable pouch that snaps onto the barrier. The two piece system allows the user to easily change out the pouch without needing to remove the skin barrier. Both systems offer a variety of pouch options, including drainable or closed, opaque or transparent, or with or without filter, among others. While the many options to choose from can be overwhelming at first, the variety of products allows you to customize your products to match your own unique needs.

4) What size flange do I need? No matter which system you prefer, in order to purchase supplies you’ll need to know what size flange you need. This is because:

In both a one piece and a two piece system, the size of your stoma determines the size flange that works best for you. Your flange size can be larger than your stoma size, but it can never be smaller.
If you have a two piece system, it’s very important both pieces match each other! Since the pouch snaps onto the flange, your flange size is very important when ordering both pouches and barriers.

If you’re not sure what size flange you need, contact your WOCN (Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse). You can also obtain this information from the manufacturer number (MF#) on your current pouch, because each MF# is unique to a specific size as well as to a specific product.

Are you ready to order? Great! Don’t forget to take a moment to think about any additional products that may make your day-to-day usage more comfortable. From adhesive removers and pastes to deodorizing powders and lubricants, there are many terrific companion products available.

Home Healthcare Supplies, Right to Your Front Door!

Posted by Morgan Mooney on July 25, 2012 under Resources | Be the First to Comment

Home Healthcare Companies strive to provide customers with low prices, reliable products, and quick delivery. TotalHomeCareSupplies provides all of these factors including a long history of customer satisfaction. Our product categories support a variety of different medical needs to suit everyone’s unique demands.

Incontinence: pads, underpads, diapers and briefs are just some of the numerous incontinence products we sell. From Depend to Tranquility, you are guaranteed to find a product that works for you.

Ostomy: we offer numerous barriers and pouches to fit to your individual shape and preference. A variety of barriers are offered, with your choice of 1 piece, 2 piece, closed, and drainable pouches. All are from dependable brand names such as Hollister and Convatec.

Urological: manufacturers such as Kendall and Coloplast, to name only a couple, supply us with quality urological supplies. Catheters of all types are available with the accessories and irrigation systems you need for your next purchase.

Nutrition: a number of adult and pediatric formulas are available in different flavors to suit your taste. Nestle and Corflo-Ultra, and other great manufacturer’s pump supplies are also available with all necessary accessories for a comprehensive order.

Wound: 3M is one of the popular brands and a leaders in wound care supplies that our company hosts. Bandages, dressings, gauze, and tape are all available in one place for your convenience, TotalHomeCareSupplies. Other accessories are also available, including skin care products and wraps.

Diabetes: though diabetes is a small part of our company, that doesn’t change the high quality of our products. Arkray is a leading competitor within the diabetic supply industry. We can supply you with meters, lancets and test strips all in one quick order.

Order the supplies you need, and we will deliver. With our EZ Ship process you can automatically receive your supplies at the intervals you set, have the luxury of front door delivery, and be supported by our customer service team should any questions arise. Make your order today!

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